Sullivan County, IN Highlights

Education

The level of education of our workforce is a critical factor for economic and community development. It often provides insight into the skill levels of a local area. The metrics provided here focus on the attainment of degrees and high school graduates' higher education intent. The type of work (occupations) residents perform can also assist in understanding skill levels.

Educational Attainment

1970

1980

1990

2000

2016

Total Population 25 and Older

12,136

13,180

12,602

14,782

14,929

Less than 9th Grade

3,779

2,281

1,103

562

477

9th to 12th, No Diploma

2,601

2,630

2,165

2,270

1,557

High School Graduate (incl. equiv.)

4,460

6,043

5,767

6,569

6,374

Some College, No Degree

1,616

2,738

2,819

Associate Degree

693

1,256

1,812

Bachelors Degree

738

775

1,383

Graduate or Professional Degree*

520

612

507

Source: U.S. Census Bureau & American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates*Graduate or Professional Degree data include Doctorate Degrees

High School Graduates Going on to Higher Education

2005

2006

2007

2008

Total Graduates

227

189

216

204

Total to Higher Education

182

133

186

170

Four-Year Institution

86

59

84

74

Two-Year Institution

89

53

99

80

Vocational/Tech.

7

21

3

16

Military

3

5

5

12

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Educational Attainment in 2000 and 2016

2000

Pct. ofPop. 25+

2015

Pct. ofPop. 25+

Total Population 25+

14,782

100.0%

14,929

100.0%

Less than 9th Grade

562

3.8%

477

3.2%

9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma

2,270

15.4%

1,557

10.4%

High School Graduate (incl. equivalency)

6,569

44.4%

6,374

42.7%

Some College, No Degree

2,738

18.5%

2,819

18.9%

Associate's Degree

1,256

8.5%

1,812

12.1%

Bachelor's Degree

775

5.2%

1,383

9.3%

Graduate or Professional Degree**

612

4.1%

507

3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau & American Community Survey 5 year estimates.*Graduate or Professional Degree data include Doctorate Degrees